Getting rid of Dog Fleas
Dog fleas and cat
fleas are the most familiar species of fleas
that are found in and around houses. Dog fleas
are very similar to the cat fleas, both in
behavior and in appearance, and just in the
vein of cat fleas, dog fleas also breed themselves
both on dogs and on cats.
Many times, pets like dogs and cats are infected
with fleas without the knowledge of their
owners. But if the infection spread excessively,
then the humans not only notice them, but
also suffer along with their pet animals.
The female dog flea is usually 2.5 mm in length,
which is slightly bigger than the male one.
The combs of dog fleas consist of eight pairs
of spines, and their larva is double the size
of the adult.
Dog fleas normally feed on excrement, dry
blood and other organic particles composed
in the corners of the contaminated premises.
The presence of dog fleas can be identified
by the occurrence of a salt and pepper like
matter formed by the white eggs and grey larvae
of the dog fleas. Apart from dogs, cats and
humans, these dog fleas also feed on many
other animals.
With the use of their saliva, dog fleas stop
the dogs from generating blood clotting, an
effective defense system for all of us. The
indications of dog fleas can be witnessed
on a dog, as well as in the house in which
the dog lives. The main season for the infestation
of dog fleas is the summer season, when more
and more stray dogs roam about the house.
Some of the home remedies for fleas are giving
baths to the dogs using oils and chemicals
that smother the adult dog fleas and get rid
of fleas eggs from their fur, feeding the
dogs with certain foods like vinegar and garlic,
applying different topical ointments and treatments
on the dogs, making use of powders and sprays
that helps in dramatically reducing the population
of flea in both home and the dog. There are
many treatment products in pet stores that
are 100% natural and thus are safe for you,
your pet and your family. You can use natural
shampoos, sprays and powders; you can buy
flea brushes and collars that are helpful
in repelling fleas. The most important thing
is to keep your dog clean, give it a bath
every week, brush its fur every day, keep
the house clean, regularly vacuum the rugs
and carpets and wash the dog’s beddings.
For more information on dog fleas and control
methods, log on to fleaeggs.net
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